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TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015
7:00 am
State Officer Nominating Committee Convenes /
Candidates Report
8:30 am
State Band Check-In
McCain Auditorium, Room 201
State Chorus Check-In
McCain Auditorium, Room 204
9:00 am -
5:00 pm
State Band Rehearsal
State Chorus Rehearsal
12:00 noon
State Officer Candidate Luncheon / Extemporaneous Speeches
K-State Student Union, Cottonwood Room
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture and K-State Ag Alumni
12:00 noon
Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event Justin Hall, Room 109
Coordinated by Dr. Mark Johnson, Pittsburg State University
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
9:00 pm
1:30 pm
Coaches Meeting
Testing
Demonstrations
Final Four Results Posted - Justin Hall Front Doors
Ritual Demonstration Career Development Event
Bluemont Hall, Room 109
Coordinated by Andrea Mattas
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015
7:30 am
State Officer Nominating Committee Convenes /
Candidates Report
8:00 am
Extemporaneous Public Speaking Career
Development Event
Bluemont Hall, Rooms 108 and 111
(Report to Bluemont Hall, Room 118)
Coordinated by Jake Gouldie
Prepared Public Speaking Career
Development Event
Bluemont Hall, Rooms 107 and 108
(Report to Bluemont Hall, Room 109)
Coordinated by Hyatt Frobose, Kansas State University
Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event Finals
Justin Hall, Room 164
9:00 am-
5:00 pm
Convention Band Rehearsal
McCain Auditorium, Room 201
Convention Chorus Rehearsal
McCain Auditorium, Room 204
10:30 am
Novice Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event
Justin Hall, Room 163
Coordinated by Colton Branch & Dr. Mark Johnson
11:00 am
Job Interview Career Development Event
Holtz Hall 121, 124 and 128
(Report to Fairchild Hall, Room 310A)
Coordinated by Brooks Hetle, Kansas State University
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PRE-CONVENTION - MAY 27
11:45 am
Career Show Grand Opening
K-State Alumni Center, Ballroom
12:00 noon-
4:00 pm
14th Annual Kansas FFA Career Show
K-State Alumni Center, Ballroom
Sponsored by Kansas Ag Bankers,
a division of the Kansas Bankers Association
12:00 noon
Convention Registration Opens
K-State Alumni Center, Lobby
12:15 pm
Convention Delegate Process Begins
Dress code for Wednesday afternoon delegate activities:
Jeans of a solid color with no logos, designs, rips, or holes with either unaltered (1) Kansas FFA issued or
purchased t-shirt, (2) Chapter FFA issued or purchased shirt or (3) a FFA event issued or purchased t-shirt.
Shirts must be worn tucked in the jeans. No shorts allowed.
12:15 pm –
12:45 pm
Delegate check-in
K-State Student Union, Outside Main Ballroom
12:45 pm
Delegate Training and Business Session 1
K-State Student Union, Main Ballroom
1:40 pm
2:30 pm
2:50 pm
Candidate Facilitations 1-5
Break
Candidate Facilitations 6-10
3:50 pm
4:15 pm
Committee Education
Committee Meetings
After this point on Wednesday, delegates must wear Official Dress to all functions.
12:30 pm
Leadership Workshops
Are you TAGGED to Teach Ag?
Katelyn Vincent, NAAE Teach Ag Ambassador
K-State Alumni Center, Purple Pride Room (3rd Floor)
Ruth Ann Myers, National FFA Vice President
K-State Alumni Center, Tadtman Board Room (2nd Floor)
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
1:00 pm
Leadership Quiz Bowl Event
K-State Union, Big 12 Room
Coordinated by Billy Brown, Kansas Department of Agriculture
1:00 pm
Creed Speaking Career Development Event
K-State Alumni Center, Hagans Library (2nd Floor)
Coordinated by Nichole Gouldie, MKC
1:45 pm
Leadership Workshops
Ruth Ann Myers, National FFA Vice President
K-State Alumni Center, Purple Pride Room (3rd Floor)
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
Patty Hendrickson, Kick-Off Speaker
K-State Alumni Center, Tadtman Board Room (2nd Floor)
3:00 pm
Creed Speaking Career Development Event Finals
K-State Alumni Center, Purple Pride Room (3rd Floor)
4:00 pm
Deadline to submit scrapbooks for evaluation
K-State Alumni Center, Convention Registration Desk
5:30 pm
CDE Recognition Social
K-State Alumni Center, Tadtman Board Room (2nd Floor)
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CONVENTION - MAY 27
We ask all session attendees to please stay seated throughout
the entire session and award winners return to their seats after being on stage.
Note: Attire in McCain Auditorium will be Official Dress.
OPENING SESSION
McCain Auditorium
6:45 pm
Pre-Session: Finals of the Leadership Quiz Bowl
Laser Light Show
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
7:00 pm
Posting of Colors
National Anthem
Opening Ceremony
Welcome to Kansas State University
Nathan Laudan, K-State Student Ambassador
Presentation of Chapter Charters
Creed Public Speaking CDE Recognition
Creed presented by State Creed Speaking Winner
Sponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni
National Chapter Awards-Student Development
Sponsored by Orscheln Farm & Home
State Treasurer’s Retiring Address
Chantelle Simon
“Undoubtedly Me”
Recognition of Chapters participating in the
2015 National Land and Homesite Events
Sponsored by Kansas John Deere Dealers
and John Deere Agriculture and Turf Division
Parliamentary Procedure Awards – Senior and Novice
Sponsored by CHS Foundation and Cargill Meat Solutions
Leadership Quiz Bowl Awards
Sponsored by ICM, Inc.
Ritual Demonstration Awards
Recognition of Kansas Chapters to participate in the
2015 National Career Development Events
Presentation of Nursery/Landscape Scholarships
Sponsored by STIHL Outdoor Power Equipment
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CONVENTION - MAY 27
Recognition of Career Development Events Sweepstakes Winners
Kick-Off Speaker
Sponsored by K·Coe Isom and High Plains Journal
Patty Hendrickson
Closing Ceremony
9:00 pm
FFA Night at Manhattan Town Center
Sponsored in part by Kansas Corn Commission
Dance Dress Code –Jeans of a solid color with no logos, designs, rips, or holes with
either unaltered (1) Kansas FFA issued or purchased t-shirt,(2) Chapter FFA issued or
purchased shirt or (3) a FFA event issued or purchased t-shirt. Shirts must be worn tucked
in the jeans. No shorts allowed.
9:30 pm
FFA Alumni Talent Show
McCain Auditorium
Hosted by Kansas FFA Alumni
*Official Dress is Required*
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015
7:00 am
Convention Registration Reopens
McCain Auditorium, Lobby
SECOND SESSION
McCain Auditorium
8:30 am
Laser Light Show
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening Ceremony
Presented by winning chapter of the Ritual Demonstration CDE
Meet the State Officer Candidates
Presentation of Kansas Farm Bureau Community Grants
Sponsored by Kansas Farm Bureau
National Chapter Awards-Community Development
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
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CONVENTION - MAY 28
State Reporter’s Retiring Address
Kyle Apley
“Living with Purpose”
2014 American FFA Degrees
Leadership Information Recognition
KAAE Essay Awards
Special Remarks
Ruth Ann Myers
National FFA Vice President
State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition
Agricultural Communications
.......................................................................... Mallorie Keltz, Labette County
Sponsored by Kansas Farmer Magazine (State) and
Bader Rutter and Associates, Inc. and Red Brand (National)
Agricultural Education
............................................................................... Nikole Cain, Mission Valley
Sponsored by Larry Gossen Family (State) and
The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation and
Tulsa Welding School (National)
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication
............................................................................................. Connor Katt, Hoxie
Sponsored by Abilene Machine (State) and
Carry-On Trailer and RAM Trucks (National)
Agricultural Sales – Placement
......................................................................... Clancie Sorrell, Labette County
Sponsored by Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (State) and
Fastenal and Vigortone & Sunglo Feeds (National)
Agricultural Services
..........................................................................................Cole Riggin, Riverton
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas (State) and
TransCanada (National)
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CONVENTION - MAY 28
Agriscience Research – Animal Systems
............................................................................... Mariah Larson, Clay Center
Sponsored by Anthony & Annelle Meals (State)
Beef Production – Entrepreneurship
.............................................................................Caleb Obermeyer, Marysville
Sponsored by Schu-Lar Herefords, LLC (State) and
Bayer Animal Health and Rabo AgriFinance (National)
Beef Production – Placement
......................................................................Casey Craver, Southeast of Saline
Sponsored by McPherson County Feeders (State) and
Red Brand and Midwest PMS, LLC (National)
Dairy Production – Entrepreneurship
.......................................................................................... Ryan Meyer, Hanover
Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission (State) and
DeLaval LLC and New Holland (National)
Dairy Production – Placement
............................................................................... Lance Coe, Jackson Heights
Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission (State) and
Kuhn North America and
Nasco Division – Nasco International, Inc. (National)
Diversified Agricultural Production
.........................................................................................Michael Boehm, Paola
Sponsored by Triangle H (State)
Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship
.....................................................................Raleigh Kroupa, Marion-Florence
Sponsored by Kansas Corn Commission (State) and CHS (National)
Diversified Crop Production – Placement
.............................................................................Tyler Phillips, Mission Valley
Sponsored by Kansas Crop Improvement Association (State) and
Crop Production Services and National Crop Insurance Services (National)
Diversified Horticulture
.................................................................................... Stone Hayden, Chapman
Sponsored by Hummert International (State) and
The Toro Company and Wilbur-Ellis Company (National)
Diversified Livestock Production
.................................................................................. Brett McGee, Yates Center
Sponsored by McPherson County Feeders (State) and Tractor Supply Company and Wahl Clipper Corporation (National)
Emerging Agricultural Technology
....................................................................................Braden Cott, Clay Center
Sponsored by Solomon Corporation (State) and
Ag Leader Technology and BASF (National)
Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management
............................................................................................. Dean Klahr, Holton
Sponsored by Midwest Ford Dealers (State) and The Mosaic Company (National)
Equine Science – Entrepreneurship
................................................................... McKenzie Blevins, Doniphan West
Sponsored by Zenger Management (State) and
Red Brand and Purina Animal Nutrition (National)
Equine Science – Placement
...................................................................................Heather Chermak, Buhler
Sponsored by United Mosquito and Fly Control, LLC (State) and
Tractor Supply Company (National)
Closing Ceremony
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CONVENTION - MAY 28
9:00 am
Agriscience Fair Conference Judging
McCain Auditorium – South Side
Coordinated by Dr. Steve Harbstreit, Kansas State University
Sponsored by Merck Animal Health and DuPont Pioneer
11:00 am
Extemporaneous Public Speaking Finals
K-State Alumni Center – Tadtman Board Room (2nd Floor)
Sponsored by Casey and Tammy Niemann
12:00 noon
Proficiency Award Luncheon
K-State Alumni Center – Ballroom
1:00 pm
Prepared Public Speaking Finals
K-State Alumni Center – Tadtman Board Room (2nd Floor)
Sponsored by Kansas Corn Commission
THIRD SESSION
McCain Auditorium
2:00 pm
Laser Light Show
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening Ceremony
State FFA Convention Chorus
Directed by Diana Webster, Central Plains High School
Accompanied by LeRoy Johnson
Sponsored by Army/ROTC
State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production
....................................................................Ryan Stewart, Washington County
Sponsored by Kansas Soybean Commission (State) and
Bunge North America and Miracle Whip & Planters (National)
Forage Production
............................................................................................... Jace Adams, Beloit
Sponsored by Kansas Forage and Grassland Council, Inc. (State) and
Claas of America, Inc. (National)
Forest Management and Products
......................................................................... John Kennedy, Jackson Heights
Sponsored by Landoll Corporation (State) and
John Deere and RAM Trucks (National)
Fruit Production
.............................................................................Abigail Dominguez, Chetopa
Sponsored by Farmway Coop (State) and DuPont Company (National)
Goat Production
.................................................................................... Jerrod Prebyl, Marysville
Sponsored by Animal Health International (State) and
Tractor Supply Company (National)
Grain Production – Entrepreneurship
................................................................................... Luke Martin, Clay Center
Sponsored by Kansas Wheat Commission (State) and
CF Industries, Inc. and Valent USA Corporation (National)
Grain Production – Placement
............................................................................Deven Foster, Labette County
Sponsored by Kansas Wheat Commission (State) and
CF Industries, Inc. (National)
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CONVENTION - MAY 28
Home and/or Community Development
................................................................................. Sadie Hartner, Clay Center
Sponsored by Seitz Gift Fruit, Inc. (State) and Carhartt, Inc. (National)
Landscape Management
.......................................................................Tynan Bollinger, Doniphan West
Sponsored by Lawrence Landscape (State) and
John Deere and Tractor Supply Company (National)
Nursery Operations
.....................................................................................Brittany Duer, Chapman
Sponsored by Turner Flowers, LLC (State) and RAM Trucks (National)
Outdoor Recreation
...................................................................................... Tate Tremblay, Hill City
Sponsored by Mr. Larry Lyder (State) and
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (National)
Poultry Production
...................................................................... Amanda Shields, Labette County
Sponsored by Cargill Meat Solutions (State) and
Tractor Supply Company and Tyson Foods, Inc. (National)
Sheep Production
...........................................................................Cade Hibdon, Central Heights
Sponsored by Harris Show Lambs (State)
Small Animal Production and Care
....................................................................................... Bailey Peterson, Buhler
Sponsored by Animal Health International (State) and
Ainsworth Pet Nutrition (National)
Specialty Animal Production
.................................................................. Colin Cudney, Washington County
Sponsored by Prairie School Farms (State) and CF Industries, Inc. (National)
Swine Production – Entrepreneurship
.....................................................................................Kyle Hendrickson, Paola
Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association (State) and
LA-CO Markal and Tyson Foods, Inc. (National)
Turf Grass Management
...............................................................................................Ryan Lierz, Holton
Sponsored by Sod Shop Inc. and Mike & Jodi Guetterman (State) and
John Deere (National)
Vegetable Production
..................................................................... Lindsey Dankenbring, Marysville
Sponsored by DuPont Pioneer (State) and
Tractor Supply Company and Wilbur-Ellis Company (National)
Veterinary Science
..................................................................................... Rilee VanDonge, Holton
Sponsored by Kansas Veterinary Medical Association (State) and
American Veterinary Medical Association (National)
Wildlife Production and Management
....................................................................Brandon Zenger, Republic County
Sponsored by Kansas Chapter – National Wild Turkey Federation (State)
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CONVENTION - MAY 28
State Secretary’s Retiring Address
Jeffrey Hadachek
“But I Cashed It”
Scrapbook Awards
Job Interview Career Development Event Recognition
Sponsored by Landoll Corporation and Solomon Corporation
Recognition of Schools and Advisors of State Officers
Special Remarks
Collin Klein
Scholarship Presentations
Kansas FFA Alumni Washington Leadership Conference
Orscheln
Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough
National FFA
Closing Ceremony
4:30 pm
Meet the Candidates Session
K-State Student Union, Little Theater
5:30 pm
Convention Ice Cream Social and B104.7 Radio Live Remote
Outside McCain Auditorium
Sponsored by Frontier Farm Credit, Manhattan Convention & Visitors
Bureau, and Keith & Sherri Westervelt.
6:30 pm
State Convention Band Concert
McCain Auditorium
Directed by Yvonne Colle-Burden, Medicine Lodge High School
Assisted by Kris Brenzikofer, Marais des Cygnes Valley High School.
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture and Army/ROTC
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CONVENTION - MAY 28
FOURTH SESSION
McCain Auditorium
6:45 pm
Pre-Session: Gator Finalist Drawing
Laser Light Show
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
7:00 pm
Opening Ceremony
State Vice President’s Retiring Address
Bethany Schifferdecker
“Good Investments”
Honorary State FFA Degree Ceremony
Recognition of State Officer Parents
Distinguished Service Presentation
Extemporaneous Speaking Recognition
Sponsored by Casey and Tammy Niemann
Prepared Public Speaking Recognition
Sponsored by Kansas Corn Commission
National Chapter Awards – Chapter Development
Sponsored by SouthWestern Association – Western Farm Show
Keynote Speaker
Sponsored by Milner Milling, CHS Foundation
and Kansas Department of Agriculture
Grant Baldwin
Closing Ceremony
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FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015
7:00 am
Kansas FFA Foundation Annual Meeting
Bluemont Hotel
7:30 am
Convention Business Session
McCain Auditorium
8:00 am
Convention Registration Reopens
McCain Auditorium, Lobby
FIFTH SESSION
McCain Auditorium
9:00 am
Laser Light Show
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening Ceremony
State Sentinel’s Retiring Address
Nicholas Meyer
“Choose Happiness”
Agriscience Fair Recognition
Sponsored by Merck Animal Health and DuPont Pioneer
Presentation of the Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees
Special Remarks
State Sen. Garrett Love
State FFA Degree Ceremony
Sponsored by Kansas Electric Cooperatives
Nominating Committee Report
Election of 2015-2016 State FFA Officers
Drawing for Gator Giveaway
Sponsored by Kansas John Deere Dealers and
John Deere Agriculture and Turf Division
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CONVENTION - MAY 29
Delegate Committee Reports (If Needed)
New Business (If Needed)
Closing Ceremony
11:30 am
Band & Chorus Recognition
K-State Student Union – Cottonwood Room
Sponsored by Army/ROTC
11:45 am
State FFA Degree Picture
McCain Auditorium
12:00 noon
Stars Over Kansas Luncheon
K-State Alumni Center – Ballroom
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
12:00 noon SureFire Entrepreneurs Luncheon
K-State Alumni Center – Wildcat Den
Sponsored by SureFire Ag Systems
SIXTH SESSION
McCain Auditorium
2:00 pm
Laser Light Show
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening Ceremony
State Convention Band
Directed by Yvonne Colle-Burden, Medicine Lodge High School
Assisted by Kris Brenzikofer, Marais des Cygnes Valley High School
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture and Army/ROTC
Recognition of Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors
State President’s Retiring Address
Taylor Green
“Wait and See”
Presentation of Triple Crown Awards
Presentation of Garlow Memorial Trophy
Sponsored by the Bill Garlow Family in memory of Bob Garlow
State Convention Chorus
Directed by Diana Webster, Central Plains High School
Accompanied by LeRoy Johnson
Sponsored by Army/ROTC
“Stars over Kansas” Pageant
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
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CONVENTION - MAY 29
Announcement of State Stars
Sponsored by ICM, Inc., United Bank and Trust
and Kansas Farm Bureau
Recognition of 2014-2015 State FFA Officers
Sponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni
Announcement of 2015-2016 State FFA Officers
Recognition of Past State Officers
Installation of 2015-2016 State FFA Officers
Greetings – New State President
Closing Ceremony
5:30 pm
Blue and Gold Celebration
K-State Alumni Center Tointon Great Room (Ground Floor)
Sponsored by ICM, Inc.
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